Dwell Building Design

Happy Christmas to all our amazing clients… looking forward to continuing to work with you all in 2024! 🎄

Dwell Building Design is now accredited for BASIX and NatHERS certificates! Get in touch for a quote today…

Our client had access and security issues with their current driveway and car port, and we designed a solution… Swipe to see before…

Site analysis from a current project underway - essential at the outset to balance the various unique elements that impact the site such as climate, solar, privacy, noise, access, winds etc

Recently approved granny flat / secondary dwelling in East Maitland - parking was tight so that was key to getting Council approval

Render from a new rural residence just outside Clarence Town - our clients wanted it based on solar passive principles, and early energy models look like it's going to be a strong performer (more on results to come)

Early concept renders for a ceramics studio shed conversion - currently in at council

Wishing everyone in our community a very joyful Christmas! We will be closed from COB Thursday 22nd December, and will reopen Monday 9th January

A spacious modern farmhouse for our client near Dungog, featuring wrap-around verandahs to take in the stunning views

A rear pavilion extension project on a heritage cottage in East Maitland - almost ready for DA

”My wife and I undertook an extensive renovation of our home in 2020 valued at around $350,000. We had the pleasure of working alongside Damien of “Dwell Building Design” through the design and approvals phase of the project. Damien showed a great attention to detail and was able to translate a rather complex build into very concise construction documents that were easily understood by the head builder and his sub-contractors. We always felt that Damien listened to our needs and was helpful in coming up with practical solutions to cost effectively help us achieve our design goals. As an urban planner with over 30 years’ experience in the development industry I can unreservedly recommend Dwell Building Design to anyone undertaking a renovation or new build project. Thanks Damien for such a positive experience.”

Stephen Punch
Bach Urban & Regional Planning (UNE)

The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 draft is out now and proposes lifting the minimum star rating for homes from 6-stars to 7-stars.
Increasing your home's thermal performance from 6-stars to 7-stars means a reduction of up to 28% in energy needed for heating and cooling for the life of the home.
Source: Renew Magazine

A perspective of the new rear pavilion concept for our client

Wishing everyone in our community a very joyful Christmas!

Dwell Building Design will be closed Thursday 24th December '20 and will reopen Monday 4th January '21

New blog post on the topic of double glazing - up now.

"Up to 40% of a home’s heating energy can be lost and up to 87% of its heat gained through windows."

https://www.dwellbd.com.au/post/double-glazing-is-it-really-worth-the-extra-expense

It's now easier to email Dwell Building Design

A perspective from a commercial building's plan for expansion.

For your next project we can help you with:
-Concept design
-Planning approval (DA)
-Construction drawings
-3D models

Whatever you are planning on building, we would love to be part of it.
Whether you are planning a renovation, a granny flat, a deck or a whole new build we can assist you with the whole process, from concept drawings, to construction drawings and everything in between.

Considering adding a deck, patio or balcony to your home?

If it is no more than 25sqm it may qualify as Exempt Development - meaning it may not require planning approval.

Get in touch with us to discuss your unique plans, we'd love to investigate this further for you!

Enjoyed collaborating this week to refine the concept for this commercial building's upcoming expansion.

Commercial spaces function for a variety of people and activities, so collaboration is key to a great outcome.

Checking in on the progress of one of our projects today. This granny flat was designed as Complying Development, and was quickly approved through a private certifier, which meant our client was able to completely avoid the DA process.

Are you currently looking out at a backyard that isn't being used or enjoyed?
A granny flat could be the perfect use of your space.

Love my trusty Lufkin tape measure, essential on site measure ups where the laser can't reach. Aussie made too, supports local jobs

Enjoyed our morning Coffee at Vacy today. There has never been a more important time to support local small business.
Vacy General Store CAFE GIFTS & LPO